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January 20, 2026 11:06 PM

After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don’t give in to bullies

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said Europe would not give in to bullies or be intimidated, in a scathing criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose steep tariffs if Europe does not let him take over Greenland. While oth...

January 20, 2026 11:02 PM

At least four dead as floods sweep across Tunisia

At least four people were killed on Tuesday as floods swept across Tunisia amid the worst torrential rain for over 70 years in some regions, and there were fears the death toll could rise, authorities said. The cloudbursts inundated streets, submerg...

January 20, 2026 6:24 PM

Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists

Botswana's diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country unable to increase gem production in the short term to lift its economy, the finance ministry has said. Botswana's economy was ...

January 20, 2026 11:11 PM

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

Britain is considering an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning on Tuesday they risk being pulled into "a world of endless scrolling, anxiety and comparison". Starmer said the government...

January 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Wave of low temperature brings rare snowfall to Shanghai

A wave of low temperature sweeping southern China brought rare snowfall to Shanghai on Tuesday, delighting residents of the financial hub as authorities warned that the frigid weather could last for at least three days. The city, on China's east coa...

January 20, 2026 3:48 PM

Sydney beaches close after three shark attacks in two days

Beaches in the north of Sydney remained closed on Tuesday after a shark bit a man in his 20s, the city's third shark attack in two days. Emergency services were called to a beach in Manly in the north of the city on Monday evening following reports ...

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